[PDF] The State Of The Media In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo eBook

Author : Marie-Soleil Frère
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Page : 66 pages
File Size : 47,12 MB
Release : 2012
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa. Rwanda and Burundi are among the continent's smallest states. More than just neighbors, these three countries are locked together by overlapping histories and by extreme political and economic challenges. They all score very low on the United Nations' human development index, with DRC and Burundi among the half-dozen poorest and most corrupt countries in the world. They are all recovering uncertainly from conflicts that involved violence on an immense scale, devastating communities and destroying infrastructure. Their populations are overwhelmingly rural and young. In terms of media, radio is by far the most popular source of news. Levels of state capture are high, and media quality is generally poor. Professional journalists face daunting obstacles. The threadbare markets can hardly sustain independent outlets. Amid continuing communal and political tensions, the legacy of "hate media" is insidious, and upholding journalism ethics is not easy when salaries are low. Ownership is non-transparent. Telecom overheads are exorbitantly high. In these conditions, new and digital media--which flourish on consumers' disposable income, strategic investment, and vibrant markets--have made a very slow start. Crucially, connectivity remains low. But change is afoot, led by growth of mobile internet access. In this report, Marie Soleil-Frere surveys the news landscapes of DRC, Burundi, and Rwanda. Marshaling an impressive range of data, she examines patterns of production and consumption, the often grim realties of law and regulation, the embryonic state of media policy, the role of donors, and the positive influence of online platforms. Most media outlets now have an online presence. SMS has become a basic tool for reporters. Interactivity gives voice to increasing numbers of listeners. The ease of digital archiving makes it possible to create a collective media memory for the first time. Chinese businesses are winning tenders for infrastructure projects. Above all, the unstoppable flow of digitized information enables ever more people to learn about current events and available services. The average news consumer in Central Africa will soon leap to new opportunities, Frere predicts, without having to pass through the intermediate stages of a personal computer and a fixed telephone line. The report ends with a set of practical recommendations relating to infrastructure, strategies to reduce access costs for journalists and the public, education and professionalization, donor activity, governance, regulation, and media management

Author : Marie-Soleil Frère
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,52 MB
Release : 2022
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781685853662

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An in-depth investigation of the role that local news media play in Central African conflicts.

Author : Europa Publications
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 1474 pages
File Size : 22,85 MB
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9781857431834

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A definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic and directory data.

Author : Felix Kaputu
Publisher : Xlibris Us
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,25 MB
Release : 2024-07-25
Category : Law
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For over twenty-five years, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been depicted by the media as a nation in turmoil. Armed militias and armies ravage villages, stealing crops and minerals, while proxy wars displace countless citizens. Political violence, corruption, and social insecurity plague the nation, leading to a humanitarian crisis where fundamental human rights are routinely violated. This book delves into the harrowing realities of life in Congo, where public education and healthcare are in shambles, and most people live on less than two dollars a day. Amidst this, political leaders enjoy exorbitant salaries while public servants endure poverty. This empirical research critically examines the gap between the constitutional provisions of human rights and their implementation, presenting stark indicators of a failed state. By analyzing the human rights situation from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the current state Constitution, the book reveals the Congo's descent into chaos and calls for accountability for its violations.

Author : Nathaniel Persily
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 14,11 MB
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1108835554

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A state-of-the-art account of what we know and do not know about the effects of digital technology on democracy.

Author : Emizet Francois Kisangani
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 34,84 MB
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0810863251

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The third edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Democratic Republic of the Congo looks back at the nearly 48 years of independence, over a century of colonial rule, and even earlier kingdoms and groups that shared the territory. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on civil wars, mutinies, notable people, places, events, and cultural practices.

Author : United States Government Accountability
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 36,13 MB
Release : 2015-02-14
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ISBN : 9781297014710

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : United States Government Accountability
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 39,78 MB
Release : 2015-02-14
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ISBN : 9781297016950

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.